House prices in Southend-on-Sea
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Data as of: UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026.
What is the average house price in Southend-on-Sea?
As of August 2026, the average house price in Southend-on-Sea is £326,132, down 0.0% on a year earlier. Detached £638,159, semi-detached £426,880, terraced £332,274, flat £197,827. First-time buyers paid £268,955 on average. Figures from the UK House Price Index, published 21 October 2026.
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Get a conveyancing quoteAverage price, month by month
| Month | Average price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | £326,273 | 245 |
| September 2025 | £321,771 | 235 |
| October 2025 | £318,810 | 218 |
| November 2025 | £323,329 | 255 |
| December 2025 | £331,136 | 211 |
| January 2026 | £332,386 | 136 |
| February 2026 | £333,687 | 182 |
| March 2026 | £329,581 | 198 |
| April 2026 | £328,998 | 150 |
| May 2026 | £325,978 | 163 |
| June 2026 | £324,108 | 136 |
| July 2026 | £328,359 | |
| August 2026 | £326,132 |
More questions about prices in Southend-on-Sea
Are house prices going up in Southend-on-Sea?
No: the average home sold for £326,132 in August 2026, down 0.0% on August 2025, against £293,525 across England. Prices rose in 5 of the last 12 months and fell or held in 7.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
When were house prices highest in Southend-on-Sea over the last year?
The highest monthly average in the 13 months to August 2026 was £333,687 in February 2026; the lowest was £318,810 in October 2025.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How have prices changed by type of home in Southend-on-Sea?
Over the year, semi-detached homes did best (up 1.3%) and flats worst (down 2.2%).
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
What do first-time buyers pay for a home in Southend-on-Sea?
First-time buyers paid £268,955 on average in August 2026, and buyers who already owned a home paid £415,884.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How many homes sell in Southend-on-Sea each month?
136 sales were recorded in June 2026. The latest months' figures are provisional and are revised as more sales are registered.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much stamp duty would I pay on an average home in Southend-on-Sea?
A home mover paying the local average for movers, £415,884, pays £10,794 in stamp duty. Tax and legal fees for each kind of buyer in Southend-on-Sea.
What is the average rent in Southend-on-Sea?
£1,316 a month in September 2026, from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. Rents by size and type of home in Southend-on-Sea.
Prices by property type
| Type | August 2026 | August 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £638,159 | £636,276 | +0.3% |
| Semi-detached | £426,880 | £421,385 | +1.3% |
| Terraced | £332,274 | £328,680 | +1.1% |
| Flat | £197,827 | £202,259 | -2.2% |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Year change |
|---|---|---|
| Rochford | £405,340 | +0.5% |
| Castle Point | £357,241 | -4.0% |
| Basildon | £366,218 | +0.4% |
| Chelmsford | £376,682 | -2.4% |
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Sources
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026, retrieved 2026-11-02. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.